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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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